How to Identify and Classify Tomatoes
  • 1. What is the most common way to classify tomatoes?
A) By country of origin
B) By brand name
C) By size and shape
D) By color alone
  • 2. Which tomato type is typically small and round, often eaten whole?
A) Beefsteak tomato
B) Heirloom tomato
C) Cherry tomato
D) Roma tomato
  • 3. What tomato type is known for its elongated shape and is commonly used for sauces?
A) Roma tomato
B) Oxheart tomato
C) Globe tomato
D) Grape tomato
  • 4. Which tomato is characterized by its large size and meaty flesh?
A) Campari tomato
B) Beefsteak tomato
C) Pear tomato
D) Plum tomato
  • 5. What distinguishes heirloom tomatoes from hybrid tomatoes?
A) Heirlooms are smaller than hybrids.
B) Heirlooms are resistant to more diseases.
C) Heirlooms are always red.
D) Heirlooms breed true-to-type from saved seeds.
  • 6. Which color indicates an unripe tomato?
A) Yellow
B) Green
C) Red
D) Purple
  • 7. What is a common visual characteristic of grape tomatoes?
A) Oblong shape
B) Pointed end
C) Ribbed sides
D) Dented surface
  • 8. Which tomato is known for its rich, complex flavor and often unusual color?
A) Hybrid tomato
B) Canned tomato
C) Heirloom tomato
D) Green tomato
  • 9. What is the typical use for San Marzano tomatoes?
A) Making tomato sauce
B) Stuffing
C) Eating raw in salads
D) Grilling
  • 10. What is a key indicator of ripeness in most tomatoes?
A) Very hard
B) Having a glossy shine
C) Slightly soft to the touch
D) Completely green
  • 11. Which tomato type is typically grown on the vine and sold still attached?
A) Cherry tomato
B) Beefsteak tomato
C) Campari tomato
D) Plum tomato
  • 12. What does 'determinate' mean in the context of tomato plant growth?
A) The plant requires special support.
B) The plant only produces one type of tomato.
C) The plant grows to a certain size and then stops.
D) The plant grows indefinitely.
  • 13. What does 'indeterminate' mean in the context of tomato plant growth?
A) The plant continues to grow and produce fruit throughout the season.
B) The plant produces only early-season tomatoes.
C) The plant requires no pruning.
D) The plant stops growing after reaching a certain height.
  • 14. Which characteristic is NOT commonly used for tomato classification?
A) Shape
B) Size
C) Color
D) Leaf shape
  • 15. What is the best way to store ripe tomatoes?
A) At room temperature
B) In a sealed plastic bag
C) In direct sunlight
D) In the refrigerator
  • 16. Which of these tomatoes is considered a paste tomato?
A) Roma
B) Sungold
C) Brandywine
D) Early Girl
  • 17. What disease is characterized by dark, sunken spots on the bottom of tomatoes?
A) Early blight
B) Septoria leaf spot
C) Fusarium wilt
D) Blossom-end rot
  • 18. Which pest commonly infests tomato plants and sucks the sap from the leaves?
A) Aphids
B) Spider mites
C) Tomato hornworms
D) Whiteflies
  • 19. What type of support structure is often used for indeterminate tomato plants?
A) Tomato cage
B) No support
C) Ground cover
D) Raised bed
  • 20. What is the primary purpose of pruning tomato plants?
A) To improve airflow and fruit production
B) To prevent the plant from flowering
C) To encourage bushier growth
D) To make the plant more ornamental
  • 21. What is the benefit of using mulch around tomato plants?
A) To retain moisture and suppress weeds
B) To prevent the plants from growing too tall
C) To add nutrients to the soil
D) To attract pollinators
  • 22. Which of these is NOT a common color for ripe tomatoes?
A) Yellow
B) Green
C) Blue
D) Red
  • 23. What type of soil is generally best for growing tomatoes?
A) Sandy soil
B) Well-drained, loamy soil
C) Clay soil
D) Compacted soil
  • 24. What is the best time of day to water tomato plants?
A) Midday
B) Late afternoon
C) Evening
D) Early morning
  • 25. What is the term for grafting two different tomato varieties together?
A) Propagation
B) Hybridization
C) Grafting
D) Cloning
  • 26. Which tomato variety is known for its green when ripe color?
A) Cherokee Purple
B) Black Krim
C) Green Zebra
D) San Marzano
  • 27. What is the purpose of 'hardening off' tomato seedlings?
A) To encourage faster growth
B) To change their color
C) To make them resistant to pests
D) To acclimate them to outdoor conditions
  • 28. Which of these is a common use for green tomatoes?
A) Tomato juice
B) Fried green tomatoes
C) Tomato paste
D) Caprese salad
  • 29. What is the recommended spacing between tomato plants in a garden?
A) 2-3 feet
B) 4-5 feet
C) 1 foot
D) 6 inches
  • 30. Which nutrient is crucial for fruit development in tomatoes?
A) Calcium
B) Nitrogen
C) Potassium
D) Phosphorus
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